Honda Confirms Next-Gen Ridgeline Pickup, Teases More Rugged Design Amid CR-V Sales Milestone
Honda Motor confirmed on July 23, 2026, that a next-generation Ridgeline midsize pickup truck will be produced in the U.S. following a temporary production stoppage later this year at its Alabama plant. The pause is due to the current model not meeting California emissions regulations, with assembly expected to resume within two years, likely in 2028. Honda's Lance Woelfer stated the goal is to serve loyal customers while increasing the vehicle's ruggedness and capability, though he declined to specify if it will shift to a traditional body-on-frame design. The announcement comes as Honda's CR-V compact crossover led U.S. auto sales in the first half of 2026 for the first time ever, with sales up 6% year-over-year, benefiting from production bottlenecks affecting rivals like the Ford F-Series and Toyota RAV4. Ridgeline sales were down about 3% in the same period, with annual sales ranging from 41,000 to 52,000 units since 2021, compared to over 270,000 for the segment-leading Toyota Tacoma in 2025.
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